VMware Fusion unable to see or connect to Retrode - resolved

[matt]

I use VMware Fusion on my Mac to run Windows and Linux software. When I plug a USB device in, VMware asks whether or not I want to connect it to the VM or the host - OS X. This works for a variety of mice, memory card readers, phones, portable navigation devices, etc.

However, as you may have guessed by now, it does not work for Retrode. When I plug in my Retrode it connects to OS X without asking me.

I was wondering why that might be? Is the Retrode firmware not doing something it should? Or is VMware Fusion at fault?

Any thoughts or help appreciated.

Thanks,
matt

[Matthias_H]

I have no idea what VMware does. The Retrode enumerates as a standard USB composite device (mass storage + HID). There must be volumes of relevant literature out there since lots of folks will probably be using VMware for gaming and someone must have had this kind of issue before.

[matt]

I had a look on the day I created this topic, but nothing came up.

I will keep it on my list for when I have more time.

[Matthias_H]

Could that be of help?

http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&docTypeID=DT_KB_1_1&externalId=1025256

[matt]

OK, I ust tried again with firmware 0.17d and VMware can see the device.

Windows sees the Retrode controllers only when in Mode 2 (2Joy).



I don't know which version firmware my Retrode shipped with, but the good news is this is no longer an issue with the latest firmware.

Thanks,
matt